On April 13th, 1983 The Hampton Roads Lodge No.50 then located in Norfolk Virginia, was granted a Charter by Mr. W. A. Hudson (National Chairman Trustee of the national FOP lodge). Upon acceptance of this Charter, FOP Hampton Roads Lodge No.50 was empowered to use the corporate name of the Fraternal Order of Police. FOP Lodge No.50 and the website domain www.fop50.com is proudly registered and recognized by theFraternal Order of Police of Virginia (Virginia State Lodge).

FOP Membership Benefits

Automatic Membership in National/State FOP

Subscription to National Journal- News Watch from National

Access to FOP merchandise

$2000 Insurance coverage Line of Duty Death State of VA

$2500 Insurance Coverage Accidental Death American Income (updated)

Scholarship for dependents of FOP of VA members

Legal Defense Plan- available ONLY to FOP members

Legislative Coverage in Richmond and Washington, DC

National & State Insurance Coverage Plans Available

National and State Credit Card Program

Law Enforcement Fraternal Society

Represent all Rank and File Law Enforcement Officers

Strong Voice in the Nations Capitol

Training Seminars and Workshops

National Office Conveniently Located in Washington D.C.

National (Salaries, working conditions, equipment, law, rank and file)

FOP Member License Plate Program

Eligibility For FOP Membership

Any full-time, sworn law enforcement officer with arrest power who is employed by a government entity may become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Any regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof or any agency may be eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Police, subject to the provisions of this Constitution. No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age or national origin.